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The Goldilocks Complex…..

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Juliana Wathen

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I must admit. I have lived my life settling for many things that didn’t fit. I have a history of being overly agreeable. I would just deal with what was handed me and go with the flow.

I wasn’t one to complain if things were too hot or cold, too big or too small, too short or too tall. I settled in life and love.

In hindsight, I see that I was just glad to have something rather than nothing at all. What I should have done was continue to do just what Goldilocks did…..look for what was JUST RIGHT.

I’m ready to find the “JUST RIGHT” moments in my life. To do that, I have to be willing to crawl out of the bed that is too short no matter how accustomed to it I have become and put my feet on the floor. It’s time to point my feet towards the door and walk thru it.

I have 8 days of healthy eating under my belt. I deserve to feel “JUST RIGHT” about losing weight and being healthy.

I have worked hard this past year to find that “JUST RIGHT” spot in my core and make peace with myself for all the times that I have “SETTLED” in the past.

What I have discovered is that the more I allow myself to experience those “JUST RIGHT” moments the more I am inclined to pass up the ones that don’t completely fit.

Everyone deserves to be comfortable in their own skin and happy. You just have to claim it. And sometimes THAT, in itself, can make you feel uncomfortable when you struggle with self worth. The only one keeping you from realizing your own worth ….is you.

I want what Goldilocks wants. From now on, I will settle for nothing less than “JUST RIGHT” in life and love. Don’t you settle either.

I love each and every one of you

Juliana

Copyright 2012 Juliana Wathen

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4 responses to “The Goldilocks Complex…..”

  1. Shelley Roth Avatar
    Shelley Roth

    This was Just Right for my morning. 🙂

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  2. violetjuice26 Avatar
    violetjuice26

    Thank you for writing this. I was recently interviewed by a hostile, nasty manager for a position I was way overqualified for. Inside I wanted to say “thanks but no thanks” but instead I stayed and hoped for the best against my better judgement. In the end, things didn’t work out well and I was kicking myself for not staying true to myself. That was the rub: Why do I keep settling for less?? How can I feel empowered to be true to myself? Your article helped me be patient with myself and know that I’m not the only one seeking my own “Just right” conditions in this world. Thank you SO much! 🙂

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    violetjuice26

    Thank you for writing this. I was recently interviewed by a hostile, nasty manager for a position I was way overqualified for. Inside I wanted to say \”thanks but no thanks\” but instead I stayed and hoped for the best against my better judgement. In the end, things didn\’t work out well and I was kicking myself for not staying true to myself. That was the rub: Why do I keep settling for less?? How can I feel empowered to be true to myself? Your article helped me be patient with myself and know that I\’m not the only one seeking my own \”Just right\” conditions in this world. Thank you SO much!

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  4. Juliana Wathen Avatar
    Juliana Wathen

    Thanks for reading and commenting. I’m so glad it was helpful.

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